Each week, the editor of Planet Analog finds items of interest and then features them in two sections, entitled “Also of Interest” and “Elementals”. Each cites items from publications outside the Planet Analog and EETimes portfolios. And we also have an archive of recent weekly Planet Analog Newsletters, as pdf files; see the list at the very bottom.
“Also of Interest” and “Elementals” is an extension of our belief that engineers are interested in on-going tutorial on obviously relevant topics, as well as the serendipity of exploring topics which are not directly related to their jobs, but which will broaden their knowledge and sometimes spurs innovative and creative approaches. The first box highlights items of general interest to the engineer, while the second highlights basic and tutorial electronic-engineering material. Among the publications we check are IEEE Spectrum , Machine Design , Design News , Laser Focus World , EDN , Electronic Design , NASA Tech Briefs , Microwave Journal , RF & Microwaves , and Physics Today , plus others.
Consider these items as “online-only” extras, and worth a look. (Please note: there are also links to the previous weeks' editions, below this week’s items.)
Also of Interest:
- Liquid and film adhesives give designers options for strong bondsPrinter-friendly version:
“High-Strength Adhesives Offer Advantages Over Mechanical Fasteners,”
Machine Design , September 9, 2010 - Preloading makes for robust joints. Here’s a simple way to get the analysis right:
“Modeling the Effects of Bolt Preload,”
Machine Design , September 9, 2010 - This system can be used for any fluid, including cryogenic and caustic liquids.:
“A Safe, Self-Calibrating, Wireless System for Measuring Volume of Any Fuel at Non-Horizontal Orientation,”
NASA Tech Briefs , September 2010 - Solar cell performance has been improving slowly for years; new designs and structures can give a big boost to energy conversion efficiency:
“NEXT-GENERATION PHOTOVOLTAICS: New techniques boost photovoltaic efficiency,”
Laser Focus World , August 2010 - Optical techniques help forensic investigators see crime-solving clues:
“Putting the “Eye” in CSI,”
Photonics Spectra , September 2010
Elementals:
- Commercial electromagnetic (EM) simulation software can help in the analysis of a shielded-membrane microstrip coupler that is well suited for use in high-frequency applications:
“Form Microstrip Couplers With Shielded Membranes,”
Microwaves & RF , July 2010 - Instrument makers help designers measure the bewildering array of analog and digital signals embedded processors, FPGAs, and application-specific custom and standard ICs can generate:
“Testing embedded data buses and analog signals,”
EDN , June 24, 2010 - Analysis of Bluetooth system architectures, modulation modes, and control options that can reduce power consumption for both voice and data applications:
“Bluetooth Class-1 Modules With Low Power Consumption,”
High Frequency Electronics , August 2010 - It helps to keep a few terms straight in the discussion on alternate energy sources:
“Using the Proper Measure for Alternative Energy Discussions,”
Machine Design , August 12, 2010 - Some of the recent advances in RF front-end technology, alongside physical layer transmission schemes that could be employed for millimeter-wave soldier-mounted radio:
“Millimeter-wave Stealth Radio for Special Operations Forces,”
Microwave Journal , August 2010
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